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INTRODUCING MIMI JEONG

ABOUT ME

My Background

I have had the great fortune of working on some truly inspiring projects while networking with many influential and creative individuals along the way. I believe in the power of working together to create a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. For more information about my career experience, past projects, and current work portfolio, get in touch today.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

My Experience

    Lulus Fashion Lounge

    Fashion/ Technical Designer - Women's Wear

       Dresses (Special Occasion, Cocktails, Casual, Day Event)

       Separate (Woven Tops, Bottom, Knit Tops, Denim, Swim, Lingerie, Active Wear)

       Plus size (Special Occasion, Cocktails, Casual, Day Event)

 

        December 2018- Present
        Los Angeles, U.S.A

 

  • Compile information on all garment components including fit, fabric, construction, stitch, and trim into fit comments documents.

  • Accurately measure garments to identify any fit issues.

  • Collaborate with vendors on fit construction and problem to solve current and/or potential fit issues to avoid any inconsistencies in fit.

  • Leading and executing daily design and fit sessions on live model and taking the initiative of specific garments

  • Execute fit comments in a timely manner to ensure fit process stays in line with production and action timelines.

  • Provide call-outs and critiques during fittings to verify that all issues are identified.

  • Take detailed notes at all product fittings and clearly communicate all fit components to vendorsistencies in garments

  • Creating analysis, summary and presentation of the data and information collected through research

  • Issue grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval to ensure quality is kept consistent for the entirety of the production phase

  • Consistently coach junior team members about technical design and how to identify and correct fit issues which helped the junior team member’s goal of learning technical design/fitting skills.

  • Manage in the hiring of fit models (small size and plus size) and provided a through evaluation of body structure and measurements to identify the size and fit consistency within brand and product categories.

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SKILL

What You Need

COMPUTER: MICROSOFT/ POWERPOINT, ADOBE PHOTOSHOP/ ILLUSTRATOR, CAD/ GERBER ACCUMARK DIGITAL PATTERN MAKING

FASHION: 3D SEWING CONSTRUCTION, ILLUSTRATION, TECHNICAL FLATS, DRAPING, PATTERN MAKING

TEXTILE: DYEING(DIRECT DYE, ACID DYE, DISPERSE DYE, GUTTA, NUTURAL DYE, PARAFFIN, FLOUR PASTE RESIST), WEAVING, KNITTING, SILKSCREEN PRINTING, TAPESTRY, COILING, FELT, BUNOUT, ALGINATE FOIL, PATCHWORK, LASER CUTTING

PAINTING: OIL/ WATERCOLOR/ACRYLIC PAINTING, DRAWING, CROQUIS, COLLAGE, ETCHING, CHROMATOLOGY

LILY SAMII COLLECTION
Fashion Designer - Women's Luxury Wear

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Dresses (Special Occasion, Cocktails, Day Event) Size 6 – Size 14       

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May 2015 - June 2018

  • San Francisco based on couture design house for women's luxury wear combine classic and elegant silhouettes in luxe fabrics.

  • Took direction from Mrs. Lily Samii, the head designer.

  • Produced creative and innovative designs based on brand aesthetic.

  • Proposed designs that are possible to translate from 2D to 3D.

  • Drafted flat patterns and drape 3D design with 3D dimensional samples.

  • Related silhouettes, color and fabric, details and styling to the design concept.

  • Executed technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles

  • Assisted in organization, manipulation, and re-touching of digital imagery that ensures a brand image.

  • Executed the design vision using Photoshop, Illustrator and after effects.

  • Clearly expressed my ideas and provide viable solutions.

DOII PARIS CO., LTD.
Fashion Desinger

​Dresses (Special Occasion, Cocktails, Day Event, Casual)

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May, 2013 - August, 2013
Seoul, Korea

  • Served as the design assistant of Doii Lee, the head designer and CEO.

  • Designed patterns and objects to be exhibited at Seoul Fashion Week.

JOFF & EDIQ, F&K, INC.
-Sales Associate

March, 2009 - Agust, 2010
Seoul, Korea

  • Assisted in store management, product display, mannequin styling, and sales.

  • Managed inventory and logistics of the youth clothing retail store.

BEALL, E.LAND GROUP

Sales Associate

March, 2009 - April 2009

Seoul, Korea

  • Fashion accessories retail store that carries scarves, bags, belts, shoes, umbrellas, swimsuits, etc.

  • Assisted in store management, product display, and sales.

FOREVER 21

Fashion/Technical Designer - Women's Wear

Separate (Woven Tops, Knit Tops, Active Wear)          

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June 2018-  November 2018
Los Angeles, U.S.A

  • Compile information on all garment components including fit, fabric, construction, stitch, and trim into fit comments documents.

  • Accurately measure garments to identify any fit issues.

  • Collaborate with vendors on fit construction and problem to solve current and/or potential fit issues to avoid any inconsistencies in fit.

  • Execute fit comments in a timely manner to ensure fit process stays in line with production and action timelines.

  • Provided call-outs and critiques during fittings to verify that all issues are identified

  • Take detailed notes at all product fittings and clearly communicate all fit components to vendors.

  • ​Approve samples to proceed to the production of fit, measurement, pattern shaping, hanger appeal, and functionality.

  • Issued grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval to ensure quality is kept consistent for the entirety of the production phase

EDUCATION

SANGMYUNG UNIVERSITY

Bachelors of Arts in Textile Arts
-Seoul, Korea-

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KOREA MIND EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

Second Level, Art Psychology Counselor

-Korea- 

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ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY

Master of Fine Arts in Fashion  Design with in technical design
- San Francisco, CA-

AWARD & HONORS

- Bronze A' Design Award Winner for Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Category in 2017 Italy

- Redress Design Award 2018 semi-finalist - April17 Hong Kong

- Participant A' Design Award for fashion, Apparel and Garment design category in 2017 Italy 

-The 3rd Saehayan Art Exhibition of Korea: participant, Western Painting-  June, 2009

-The 22nd Grand Painting Exhibition of Korea: Awardee, Watercolor Painting-  December, 2008

-The 12th Korea Peace Calligraphy and Art Exhibition: Participant, western Painting-  December, 2008

-The 9th Grand Art Exhibition of Sucheon: Participant, Western Painting-  October, 2008

- Redress Design Award 2018 People's Choice Winner- May, 2018 Hong kong  

-The 4th Korea Grand Peace Art Exhibition: Participant, Watercolor Painting-  June, 2008

EXHIBITIONS

  • Sangmyung University Textile Art Graduate Exhibition​/ Gallery Palais de Seoul - November, 2011  Seoul, Korea

  • The 3rd Saehayan Art Exhibition of Korea/ Daegu Citizen Center - June, 2009  Deagu, Korea

  • The 22nd Grand Painting Exhibition of Korea/ Seoul Museum of Art - December, 2008  Seoul, Korea

  • The 4th Korea Grand Peace Art Exhibition/ Seoul Museum - July, 2008  Seoul, Korea

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  • The 9th Grand Art Exhibition of Suncheon/ Suncheon Culture and Art Center  October, 2008  Jeollanam-do, Korea

  • The 4th Korea Grand Peace Art Exhibition/ Seoul Museum  July, 2008  Seoul, Korea

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